{"product_id":"globe-artichoke-1-2-ppc","title":"Globe Artichoke 1:2 (PPC)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCynara scolymus.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlobe Artichoke is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"75\" data-start=\"25\"\u003ebitter hepatic, cholagogue, and digestive herb\u003c\/strong\u003e, native to \u003cstrong data-end=\"165\" data-start=\"87\"\u003ethe Mediterranean and traditionally used for liver and gallbladder support\u003c\/strong\u003e. It enhances \u003cstrong data-end=\"246\" data-start=\"179\"\u003ebile production, lowers cholesterol, and improves fat digestion\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it valuable for \u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"338\" data-start=\"271\"\u003efatty liver, sluggish digestion, acid reflux, bloating, and IBS\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its liver-protective properties also support \u003cstrong data-end=\"493\" data-start=\"385\"\u003edetoxification, skin conditions, and metabolic disorders such as high cholesterol and insulin resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePPC Fresh Plant Tincture (FPT) range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Made from fresh plants and processed within hours of harvest (vs traditional extracts which are made from dried herbs)\u003cbr\u003e• Australian grown \u0026amp; 100% Certified organic by ACO\u003cbr\u003e• Full herb traceability and known provenance for all products\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTraditional Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally globe artichoke has been considered as a digestive, liver and gallbladder herb with bitter principles and recent evidence supports this long time use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eActions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHepatoprotective, antioxidant, hepatic trophorestorative, choleretic, cholagogue, bitter tonic, hypocholesterolaemic, antiemetic, diuretic, carminative, antispasmodic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIndications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•    Digestive complaints such as indigestion, stomach ache, nausea, vomiting, feeling of fullness, flatulence, loss of appetite, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome.\u003cbr\u003e•    Adjunct treatment of mild to moderate hypercholesterolaemia (high cholesterol)\u003cbr\u003e•    Gallbladder disorders, sluggish liver, hepatobiliary disturbances. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEnergetics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold, moist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUse in Pregnancy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafety has not been scientifically established for the leaf extract. Dietary intake is likely to be safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContraindications \u0026amp; Cautions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot to be used by people with known allergy to globe artichoke or other members of the Asteraceae\/Compositae family of plants. Herbs with choleretic and cholagogue activities should be used with caution by people with bile duct obstruction, acute or severe hepatocellular disease (e.g. cirrhosis), septic cholecystitis, intestinal spasm or ileus, liver cancer or with unconjugated hyperbilirubinaemia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDrug Interactions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheoretical additive effects are possible with lipid-lowering drugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDietary Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSubstitutes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelandine, Dandelion Root, St. Mary’s Thistle, Schizandra, Globe Artichoke, Turmeric, Boldo, Yellow Dock\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PPC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45605842616516,"sku":"Cynara scolymus (Organic) (Fresh)","price":0.18,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/9374\/5348\/files\/PPCFPT500mLBottleBlanksm.jpg?v=1745899810","url":"https:\/\/innerbloomdispensary.com.au\/products\/globe-artichoke-1-2-ppc","provider":"Inner Bloom Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}